vaccine branch at the Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute.
However, the purpose of the early study was only to see what dose of the vaccine should be given and that such a dose isn’t toxic, according to Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society.
Brawley said it’s a good sign to see an apparent benefit in a phase 1 trial, but cautioned that the research is “incredibly early. It’s too early to start jumping for joy. They show some clear evidence of a benefit, and it’s a good investment to pursue this lead.”
Berzofsky said the researchers don’t know the exact mechanism behind the vaccine’s success, but are continuing research to better understand how the vaccine works.
The study included 11 people given more than the lowest dose of the vaccine who were able to be evaluated. Six people, 54 percent, showed a benefit from the vaccine.
One patient with ovarian cancer had a complete